Rudrakshas are dried seeds of a tree, which grows in select locations in Asia. Also called tears of Shiva, many legends describe its origin. The word Rudraksha comes from rudra, lord Shiva's name and Aksha, meaning tears. Rudrakshas are believed to be very supportive in maintaining physical and mental balance. The curative properties of rudrakshas have reportedly been utilized worldwide for physical, mental and psychosomatic illnesses. Shri Mahakaleshwar is among the twelve celebrated jyotirlingas in India. The glory of Mahakaleshwar temple has been vividly described in various purans. Starting with Kalidasa, many sanskrit poets have eulogized the temple in emotive terms. Ujjain used to be the central point for the calculation of Indian time, and mahakala was considered the distinctive presiding deity. The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in all his splendour, reigns eternal in Ujjain.

Explained: The importance of Rudraks; Nepal PM makes a visit to Mahakaleshwar temple

Bruce Willis' daughter has written an emotional letter on her father's struggle with dementia about four months after his family announced the illness.

Hollywood star Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah talks about her father's daily battle with dementia

Extreme temperatures and dry air are leading to intense burning in California. As per a new UCL-A study, climate change is being blamed as the major cause of wildfires in the western US state.

Extreme temperature and dry air leading to intense burning in California

The country's year-on-year inflation rises to record 37.97 percent as crucial IMF bailout talks remain in limbo. Pakistan's annual inflation rate has risen to 37.97 percent in May, the statistics bureau said, setting a national record for the second month in a row.

Pakistan: Consumer inflation skyrockets to 38% in May 2023

NSAs of India, Saudi, UAE & US met recently. This is potentially a second quad in the making, involving West Asian states, the other being India-Israel-UAE-US, or i2u2. Abraham accords, signed in 2020, have been significant in developing normalcy in ties among a number of nations in the region, including Israel, UAE & Bahrain. Although Israel & Saudi have not normalized their diplomatic ties yet, observer research foundation says there are intense backchannel engagements. While the relationship is expanding, Saudi is still not ready to normalize ties with Israel. India has old links with West Asia, but the relationship has seen added momentum in recent years with reciprocal high-level visits. While both india & US Have had a long-term presence in west asia, what is possibly driving fresh momentum is the role played by China in the region. Beijing recently brokered peace between regional arch-rivals saudi & iran. US & India are exploring additional combinations of partnerships.

Second 'West Asia' quad in the making? India & US intensify diplomatic outreach | Details

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un may have insomnia, alcohol dependency, according to a South Korea's spy.

Kim Jong-Un may have insomnia, alcohol dependency: South Korea's spy

The arrest warrant against Russian president Vladimir Putin overshadowed the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in South Africa. Today, on World DNA, we break down this story for you. Why the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin? What the BRICS foreign ministers said during the meeting in Capetown? The power of an ICC arrest warrant versus the weight of diplomatic immunity and similar scenarios from the past & how they played out. BRICS leaders have said they are open to admitting new members, an expansion is likely on the agenda of the ongoing meeting. Iran's foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart were also present in cape town to participate in the BRICS forum.

Putin involved in forcibly deporting Ukrainian children: ICC

In a remarkable display of employee activism, hundreds of Amazon staff members have taken a bold step by walking off the job. Their demands? A flexible remote work policy and renewed commitments from the tech giant to achieve zero carbon emissions.

Amazon employees stage walkout for a greener future

In the hallowed halls of the house of representatives, a crucial battle has been won. A bill to suspend the massive 31.4 trillion dollars debt ceiling has passed the republican-controlled house of representatives. The deeply divided house voted 314 to 117 to clear the bill.

US House passes debt limit bill, soon to reach Senate now

Months after US short seller Hindenburg accused the Gautam Adani-led Adani group of malpractices, the company seeks to raise 3 billion dollars through an equity share sale to institutional investors.

Adani group to raise $3 billion through share sales

India & China held in-person diplomatic talks in New Delhi on Wednesday. Both the sides discussed disengagement at the remaining friction points along the line of actual control in Eastern Ladakh. The troops are locked in an over 3-year confrontation at certain points, even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following diplomatic and military talks. The eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted on may 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area. The ties between the two countries nosedived significantly following the fierce clash in the Galwan valley, in June 2020. The 2020 clash marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades. The two sides completed the disengagement process in 2021 on the north and south banks of the Pangong lake, and in the Gogra area.

India and China hold in-person diplomatic talks in New Delhi | 'Frank and open' discussions

Nepal's prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is in India on a four-day- visit. The Nepalese PM arrived in New Delhi yesterday, with a big delegation. He is expected to strike hydroelectric power and airlines deals while on his first overseas trip since assuming the PM office in december last year. He will be meeting the indian prime minister narendra modi today. The Nepalese Prime Minister will seek a long-term deal to export hydroelectric power and opening up of new air routes with New Delhi.

Nepalese PM on first overseas visit after assuming PM office

Amazon.com and a subsidiary came to separate multi-million dollar agreements on Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission investigated privacy issues involving homes using the Ring doorbell camera and youngsters utilising the voice assistant Alexa. According to a court document filed in federal court in Seattle, Amazon agreed to pay $25 million to settle claims that it violated children's privacy rights when it refused to delete Alexa recordings at the request of parents and stored them longer than necessary.

Amazon to pay over $30 million for violating privacy

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 31) voted in favour of raising the country's debt ceiling. The passage of the legislation has brought the US one step closer to eliminating debt default, something that not only will be bad for the US but for the health of world economy. The deadline set by the US Treasury is just five days away.

US Debt Ceiling: Biden and MCcarthy break the deadlock, debt limit suspended till January 1, 2025

Donald Trump claimed to have declassified the vast collection of federal records he brought to Mar-a-Lago, but this claim was always questionable. According to a report from CNN on Wednesday, federal prosecutors in charge of the investigation into the documents have discovered a video of the former president confessing to having a classified dossier with information regarding a possible strike strategy against Iran.

Donald Trump caught on tape admitting he kept classified documents: Report

French President Emmanuel Macron urged the West to provide "tangible and credible" security guarantees to Ukraine as it fights Russia's incursion. Macron emphasised in Bratislava that NATO security guarantees for Kiev are in the interests of the West and that Ukraine "is today protecting Europe."

NATO meet: Emmanuel Macron urges tangible security guarantees for Kyiv

US House passes debt ceiling deal, bill heads to Senate for nod before June 5 deadline

India and China discuss border row: Peace in border area are a must says Indian Government

Groundbreaking analysis find earth's health failing in seven out of eight key parameters.

Earth's health failing in seven out of eight key measures

The second day of the NATO informal meeting of Foreign Ministers will get underway in Oslo in a few hours. Later today, NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg will give a joint statement with US Secretary of state Antony Blinken. President Joe Biden has approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine that totals up to 300 million dollars. It includes additional munitions for drones and an array of other weapons.

US at NATO meet: Military aid for Ukraine includes drones and weapons

Sweden has not lost all hope as far as its NATO membership is considered it aspires to be a part of North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the NATO by the time the block holds its Summit in Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius in July this is in line with statements coming from senior officials from Washington.

NATO optimistic about Sweden's membership before July summit

A Chinese jet had carried out what Washington claims an 'unnecessarily aggressive' maneuver near a US military Recce plane. This incident took place in the South China Sea, which US claims was over international airspace. The Us Indo-Pacific military command said the Chinese J-16 aircraft carried out the manoeuver last week and caused turbulence to the US RC-135 plane. The latest footage released by the US & its timing begs the question- are US & China not willing to cooperate at military levels?

Chinese jet 'unnecessarily aggressive' maneuver near US military plane over south china sea

North Korea has launched a rocket shortly after it announced it was planning to send its first satellite into space. However, Tokyo claims it is a ballistic missile. The US condemned North Korea's launch saying that it raises tensions. However, North Korean officials on Wednesday said the launch ended in failure after the rocket's second stage malfunctioned. Pyongyang reported that the new "chollima-1" satellite launch rocket failed due to in-stability in the engine and fuel system. It said there was abnormal start of the two stage engine after stage one separation.

North Korea rocket launch ends in failure: State media reports

In a market rife with uncertainty, investors are turning their attention to the tech sector, seeking profitable growth as recession fears loom. Big tech giants like apple and Microsoft have emerged as frontrunners, surging ahead while economically sensitive industries face headwinds. The market pulse survey indicates that 41% of market participants believe that the highest returns this year will come from quality stocks focused on profitability.

Tech rally to continue amid recession fears

The struggling Chinese economy may get a turbo boost from Elon Musk. Chinese foreign ministry said that Musk's Tesla is likely to expand its business in the country. This is a huge announcement for the world's second largest economy. China has been witnessing an exodus of companies to competing economies like India and Vietnam.

Elon Musk bats for better US-China ties

US chipmaker Nvidia became a trillion dollar company aided by the boom in artificial intelligence. The chip maker became the only only the fifth company in history to reach this landmark yes it's a big milestone there before Nvidia only take Giants Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon had crossed this Landmark these four companies continued to be worth over a trillion dollars.

US chipmaker Nvidia reaches $1 trillion milestone

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws that includes the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality. The move has drawn Western condemnation and risks sanctions from eight donors.

Uganda anti-LGNTQ Law: US President Joe Biden threatens aid cut

Goldman Sachs that's making the headlines yes it's the market for deals continues to stagnate the financial joint is preparing to implement a new round of job cuts right and this follows a significant reduction earlier this year in additional layoffs in the previous year Goldman Sachs it's expected to let go of fewer than 250 employees the impact of these departures that's projected to affect individuals across various seniority levels including partners and managing directors the current challenges faced by Goldman Sachs and other investment Banks can be attributed to a combination of factors here now the federal reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation have led to a slump in Deal making simultaneously the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has clouded the economic Outlook creating further uncertainty in the financial sector.

Goldman Sachs workforce shake-up, plans to cut 250 jobs

NATO chief gives hope to Sweden's accession

The rise of AI has paved the way for a new era and era where generating false content has become an art mastered by algorithms and here's what Microsoft's Chief has to say about it. The biggest concern around AI was deep fakes, realistic looking but false content, intended to defraud people or compromise National Security.

Rise of deep-fake videos: Voters struggle to separate reality from distortion

In a major operation involving more than 1,000 federal and state police officers, seven suspects, accused of collecting money to send to the Islamic State group in Syria were arrested, informed German prosecutors on Wednesday.

Germany arrests seven suspected members of IS fundraising network

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